CP Police raising awareness at rail crossings

by Chris Chase - April 27, 2008

Toronto, Ontario – The Canadian Pacific Police Service will be out this week in cities in Southern Ontario reminding motorists, cyclists and pedestrians about staying safe at railway crossings. The CP Police will be conducting safety awareness blitzes at a number of crossings as part of Railway Safety Week in Canada.

Traffic enforcement blitzes will be conducted at crossings and around rail operations in Toronto, Mississauga, Bowmanville, London, Whitby, Courtland, Hamilton and Windsor.

“Canadian Pacific and its police service are dedicated to promoting rail safety awareness, preventing tragic consequences from happening and creating a safer situation for everybody,” said CP Police Constable Ron Morrison. “During Rail Safety Week in Canada, officers across our system have the opportunity to further educate the public. When you take into account the many near-collisions that take place each year at crossings or on rail tracks as well, we clearly must remain focused on building public awareness.”

As a child, Chris spent much of his time playing with toy cars in his parents’ basement; when his mother would tell him to go play outside, he made car sounds while riding his bicycle or dug roads for his toys in the flower garden. Now he gets to indulge his obsession playing with real cars that make their own cool noises, and gets paid for it.